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There's always something going on at Desert Heights. Don't miss out on any upcoming events! C
heck the school's website for a complete listing!
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Mask Requirement
All students K-12 attending in-person instruction beginning August 17
th, will
be required to wear masks. Teachers will allow mask breaks when possible. Please ensure that your student has these for the first day of school and continues to bring one each day. We do not have any regulations on the mask colors, please ensure they are just school appropriate. Also, we recommend ensuring proper sanitary procedures are done with your child's mask, please see the
CDC recommendations for more information.
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Office Hours
Please note that our offices will be
closed on the following dates and times for required training for the new year. We ask that our families please plan accordingly when scheduling their appointments in the front office.
Tuesday, August 4th-DHPA Office will be closed starting at 12pm.
Tuesday, August 11th-DHPA Office will be closed the entire day.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding while we prepare for the upcoming school year!
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School Calendar
We would like to ensure all families have our updated school calendar. Adjustments have been made due to us starting later in the year. It's imperative to review and plan accordingly as we have several early release days and non-school days for families to prepare for.
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Device Agreement
All 7th-12th grade families, p
lease use the link below to access the Device Agreement. IPADS will be distributed the first few days of school and students MUST have these agreements signed by both parents and students in order to receive the device. We will be communicating what the schedule looks like for those students doing virtual. Families have the option to purchase the insurance as well for the year for $30.00 and you only have three days from when the IPAD is received to pay this fee. Otherwise that insurance is waived and the student aren't able to be protected, therefore it's important to read and sign this document ahead of time.
*Please note this is new for 7th & 8th grade.
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Transportation
With the intention of following CDC guidelines and for the safety of our students, our buses will continue to run at a limited capacity. Space is limited and contracts will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.
All students riding the busses must wear masks unless a student meets one of the identified exceptions
please submit a NEW
2020-2021 Transportation Contract
to our Transportation Department prior to the 1st day of school. All students utilizing our services need an updated contract on file whether they have used our services before or not. Please contact
Jay Jiles
for further information.
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Before & Aftercare Programs
Desert Heights Preparatory Academy offers an after school Study Skills Program for working parents of our 5th-12th grade students. The program provides a safe, and structured environment the hours of 2:30 - 6:00 PM. Please review the Study Skills Program contract for registration and additional details.
Note: We also provide aftercare for those families that need care for early release Fridays ONLY from 12:30-2:30PM. View contract details.
Although the school does not provide before care, these services are offered by a staff member starting at 6:15 AM for $35/week per student. Please note students are not to be on campus before 7:10am, therefore you if need care prior you must make arrangements. If you are in need of before care services, please see the contract below or contact the front office for assistance.
Aftercare Contract
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Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
It's imperative that families review our updated pick up and drop off procedures for this upcoming school year. We have adjusted these procedures based on changes for the upcoming school year to ensure a safe process for our families and staff. Please see the following maps attached for the updated pick up and drop off procedure.
In the morning our gates will open at 7:10am, we are asking that families do not drop off your student any earlier than this as we are asking students to go directly to their 1st hour class and no loitering. 5th & 6th grade families and any families with siblings will be dropped off in the back area of the campus going forward. Any 7th -12th grade will be dropped off on the west side of the campus on the side gates, utilizing both gates by the modular buildings. All gates will close promptly at 7:30am and students will have to proceed to the front office to get a tardy pass.
In the afternoon, you will pick up your students in the same area you dropped them off at. However, please note the dismissal time will be staggered for grade level teams, therefore 5th & 6th grade will be dismissed at 2:00PM, 7th & 8th grade will be dismissed at 2:15PM and High School will be dismissed at 2:30PM. Families that have younger siblings will be held in the gym until their oldest sibling dismissal time.
We ask that parents please use caution when in parking lot and abide by staff monitoring parking lots for the safety of everyone. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this process.
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Thrifty Joe's Literature
We are excited to announce that Thrifty Joe's now has launched an online website for our students to purchase their literature from! Please use the instructions below to get your students literature for the year! Please use our website as a reference for the literature needed for 5th-8th grade!
- At Thrifty Joe's , select Student Reading > Desert Heights
- Select the student's grade level
- The books for that grade level will appear. Just select the desired books and add to cart.
- During checkout, the coupon code DESERTHTS20 must be used to get Desert Heights special pricing. The discount only applies to the books on the reading list.
- An option for Free Local Delivery will appear after entering shipping information. The books will be delivered to the student at the school.
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Uniforms
We are continuing to utilize the existing uniform vendors (The Perfect Touch, Lands' End, and French Toast). We have shirt samples available from The Perfect Touch and Lands' End in the front office to assist with sizing as needed. Please pay close attention to all uniform order deadlines, and delivery expectations since students are expected to be in complete uniform on the first day of school.
The Perfect Touch
is a local vendor and will continue to be a provider with their range of embroidered polo shirts, athletic uniform apparel, and sweaters.
Lands' End
is an online vendor and provides a variety of embroidered polo shirts, skirts and sweater options along with khaki bottoms. Please use school number 900161795 when ordering from this vendor.
- Turn around time is 10-14 days.
- Please add 3-5 business days to shipping times for orders with school logos.
- Logo processing times may be a bit longer between July 1st-Aug 31st. (Business days exclude Saturday, Sunday and holidays.)
French Toast
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s an online vendor and provides an option for girls and boys khaki bottoms, oxford shirts and ties. Please use school number QS5PWKZ when ordering from this vendor.
- Turn around time is 5-10 days.
- Please add 6-8 additional days to shipping times for orders with school logos unless otherwise stated.
*Please note that all grade levels, including 5th and 6th grade are required to have the DHPA logo or crest embroidered on their school colored polo shirts. Please also consider summer office hours when placing orders.
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Immunization Requirements
We wanted to remind our families of the immunization requirements for school during this pandemic. Please see the questions and answers below for more information.
Q: Will ADHS be allowing any type of extension or "grace/leniency period" for when immunization records are due for children to attend school or to assist school staff when collecting immunization records for the 2020-2021 school year?
A:
No. The Immunization Program at the Arizona Department of Health Services is aware of and appreciates the concern schools may have regarding the ability of students to receive/obtain their school required vaccinations as well as the ability for school staff to review student immunization records due to challenges related to COVID-19.
School immunization requirements found in Arizona Revised Statutes and the
Arizona Administrative Code
have not been waived or rescinded in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Q: If children are enrolled and opting to attend their school via the online option must they still submit immunization records to the school?
A:
Yes. Any child enrolled in a public, charter, or private school must submit documentation of requirement immunizations or a valid ADHS exemption form prior to entry or attendance at school.
With the combination of hybrid options available, schools should ensure children are ready to return in-person at any time, and up-to-date immunization records are a part of that process.
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